Rio de Janeiro, BrazilPontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro25-27 February 2016

Call For Papers

Proposals for paper presentations, workshops, posters, or colloquia are invited for the Tenth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices being held in partnership with the Department of Arts and Design at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 25-27 February 2016. We welcome proposals from a variety of disciplines and perspectives that will contribute to the conference discourse. We also encourage faculty and research students to submit joint proposals for paper presentations or colloquia.

The International Advisory Board is also pleased to announce the Call For Submissions to the peer-reviewed Design Collection of Journals. Proposals for the conference and journal collection are invited that address the meaning and purpose of 'design' through one of the following categories:

Theme 1: Design Education

Theme 2: Design in Society

Theme 3: Designed Objects

Theme 4: Visual Design

Theme 5: Design Management and Professional Practice

Theme 6: Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design

Proposals for in-person conference presentations should be submitted by 18 DECEMBER 2015 (title and short abstract). Proposals submitted after this day will be accommodated in non-themed sessions at the conference or are eligible for community membership registrations (no attendance at conference required with community membership presentations).

For more information and to submit a proposal visit: www.DesignPrinciplesAndPractices.com/Rio-2016. Enquiries: